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The Heisig method

The Heisig method. Use mnemonics to learn kanji. . MVEMJSUNP. Pro’s. Easily recognise and differentiate kanji. Give each kanji a simple, “general” meaning. Heisig claims it’s possible to learn the general meanings of over 2,000 kanji in under two months. Primitives .

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The Heisig method

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  1. The Heisig method Use mnemonics to learn kanji.

  2. MVEMJSUNP

  3. Pro’s Easily recognise and differentiate kanji. Give each kanji a simple, “general” meaning. Heisig claims it’s possible to learn the general meanings of over 2,000 kanji in under two months.

  4. Primitives • Fundamental strokes by which kanji are made up—Heisig’s way of breaking down kanji. • Each primitive serves as an image for our imagination • Primitives can also be kanji • 十 口

  5. An oldmouth with only ten teeth • 古

  6. Lake 湖

  7. Faith • 信

  8. 神

  9. Downsides • Do not learn pronunciation • No grammar learnt • It’s not easy—it takes time and a lot of effort to finish

  10. Kanji in Context • Context is key • Works very well for those who have finished Heisig. • Learn pronunciation of kanji, learn words and how to use them effectively.

  11. あなたは神を信じますか。

  12. TV and reading • Use your knowledge from Heisig to expand your vocabulary by reading short books • Put interesting phrases and sentences into Anki • Use the phrases in real life

  13. You’re in Japan—make the most of it • Join a club • Talk to the office staff • Read the adverts on trains • Talk to your TV • Use every opportunity to speak Japanese • Say the phrases you learnt in Anki in real life situations

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